Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M05
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy M05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 33/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,701,314 vs 348,562); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M05
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4701314 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M05 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M05, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 48 points higher (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (52/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (88/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4701314 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 223 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M05 by 1248.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (93/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (52/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (88/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 by 48 points (81/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy M05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.